Quadro FX 3700 vs Radeon HD 4670
Quadro FX 3700
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro FX 3700 is positioned at rank 401 and the Radeon HD 4670 is on rank 208, so the Radeon HD 4670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3700.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $67 (vs $500), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 666.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+666.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($67) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3700 and Radeon HD 4670
Quadro FX 3700
The Quadro FX 3700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 372 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 4670
The Radeon HD 4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3700 scores 372 and the Radeon HD 4670 reaches 382 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3700 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 4670). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3700) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 372 | 382+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1536+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+334% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4670 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3700) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4670) — the Radeon HD 4670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4670). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3700 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 4670's 250W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 3700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3700) vs 300W (Radeon HD 4670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 193mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-24% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 229mm | 193mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0+33% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3700 launched at $1599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 and now averages $67. The Radeon HD 4670 costs 86.6% less ($433 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.7 (Quadro FX 3700) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 4670) — the Radeon HD 4670 offers 714.3% better value. The Radeon HD 4670 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3700 | Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1599 | $67-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $67-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.7 | 5.7+714% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #596 |
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